Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-31
EDH0LN 4 AKlN'S STORE.
New Show Gases and Counters aud New
Goods,
They Refarnish Their Establishment
ON Fifteenth street Opposite
the Postofiice-Th Fin.
est in the Land.


Mr.. A. NJ. Akin, of the firm of Edholm
& Akin, the well known Wholesale and
retail jewellers and music dealers, re-
turned this week from an extended trip
In the east.
His stay proves to have been produc-
tive Of many improved features in con.
nection with the business in which the firm
has become 30 successful. In addition to
large line Of jewelry, watches and sill
verware in many and varied designs,
new show cases and counters of the
latest make have been purchased. The
counters are finished in red wood and
are Of the latest designs, made by the
most skilled workmen in the United
States. Each show case is ornamented
with pain Of glass twenty-five feet IN
length and of such strength that one
could dance clog on top of it with
out breaking through. 1t will probably
never be used for that purpose, however,
for beneath its clear surface Messrs. Ed
holm & Akin will exhibit line of Jew
elry and silverware the like OF which has
never been shown in the west. Mr.. Akin
has taken especial care In selecting these
goods and each Of the new cases will this
week show off their effect to good ad-
vantage.
Although the store and goods are the
finest in the west. it does not necessarily
follow that their prices are high, for
those who will take time to see this fine
exhibit will soon be convinced that they
eau buy of Edholm 4 Akin as cheaply us
any other store in the city. The cases
contain fine gold watches in endless va.
riety, engraved and ornamented in all
the newest styles. Among the watches
that will first catch the eye of the visitor
is the line of ladies' timepieces, prom.
nent among which are those ornamented
with an anchor inlaid with dia.
monds, the floral leaf and watch
with that rare article four.leaf clover
inlaid with diamonds, and which is sup
posed to bring great luck to the fortunate
possessor. Every kind of time piece
will be found here for ladies or gentle
men, either in silver or gold, as well as
every kind of French and American
clocks. Next in order comes the elegant
line of emerald, diamond and engage
ment rings and bracelets. which can only
be appreciated by being seen.
Edholm & Akin's line of silverware is
the most complete of any house In the
| country. everything being in stock, from
q small cup for the baby to the finest kind
of a tea set. They make specially Of
the celebrated Towle solld silver, which
comes in designs far beyond anything
ever before shown in this city. Their
Paris will also be on exhibition this week,
and these alone will we'll repay visit to
| this handsome establishment.
| Masonic, Knights Of Pythias and other
| lodge charms and jewels are made a
| specially, and they can furnish anything
in this line on short notice.
The engraving department is in charge
| OF competent workmen, who turn out as
I good work as can be found in the United
States The best Of diamond settlers and
| watch makers are always employed in
the repair department. The diamond
| setting being IN charge OF Mr.. Andrew
| Evenson, diamond setter of twenty.
| seven years experience; the watch repair
| department is under the management of
Mr.. e. A. Norberg, which fact alone is
| guarantee enough of the very best work.
This gentleman mas had thirty years ex-
perience in his particular branch of the
| business.
| Iha m..slcal department of Messrs
/ Edholm 4 Akins' establishment is by no
| means least because it is mentioned last
for this branch is one of the few houses
in this city where musically inclined peo.
pie thoroughly enjoy themselves. as the
celebrated Behnig and Decker pianos
with a full line of the latest shee,
ing to their tastes.
Mr.. N. J. Edholm, the senior member
of the firm, has been in the jewelry bust.
ness in Omaha for more than fifteen
years, and Mr.. A. NJ. Akin, who, about a
year ago purchased u partnership, IS an
Omaha boy who has lived here ever since
he can remember. Both members of the
firm are practical and understand every
detail of the business. The Union Paciht
railway company have shown enough
confidence in them to appoint them as
inspectors of all the watches of their en-
p.oyes. The success which has attended
Edholm Il Akin, since the change o.
firm year ago is very gratifying tc
themselves, and has placed them in thu
very front ranks as leaders in the jewelry
and nnlsic business.